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Embracing Your Journey Expo Announces the Journey Experience, New for April 2021

Purple Lotus Productions announces changes and upgrades to their 2021 events including the new Journey Experience, new day, new pricing and a new venue in Tempe. - April 12, 2021 - Purple Lotus Productions

New Opera to Honor Air Force Hero Major Fernando Ribas-Dominicci

Composer, Nathan Felix, is set to premiere a new chamber opera inspired by the life of Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci, a pilot in the United States Air Force who was killed in action during Operation El Dorado Canyon in 1986. The opera features mezzo-soprano Kathleen Shelton and baritone Lee... - April 12, 2021 - Nathan Felix

"Tales of Sushi" by Marlan Warren Excerpt Featured in the Artifa[ctuals] Magazine

On Monday, April 12, the online arts and culture magazine “The Artifa[ctuals]" will feature an excerpt from the upcoming novel, “Tales of Sushi,” by Marlan Warren, which focuses on the attraction between a lonely Caucasian American divorcee and a charming Japanese chef, who... - April 12, 2021 - Marlan Warren, Writer

Pankhurst Gallery Celebrates Reopening

Hampshire art gallery Pankhurst Gallery is excited to announce that they will be reopening Monday, April 12, following the government's roadmap out of Lockdown. - April 11, 2021 - Pankhurst Gallery

Casting Director Marci Liroff Joins the Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series This Weekend

Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Marci Liroff on Saturday, April 10th as part of The Richard Lawson Studios Self Tape Master Class series. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. - April 09, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios

Local Filmmaker Wins Big with LGBT-Themed Short Film, "Kings & Queens"

People are almost universally familiar with the term "drag queen" in a variety of contexts, but have you heard of drag kings? Kings and Queens, tells a story about one such person and is potentially a breakout film for this year, introducing the public to a lesser-exposed and certainly underappreciated cultural segment of drag. - April 05, 2021 - Thrive Productions

Salina Duggan, Personal Trainer & Certified Health Education Specialist, to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on April 7th, 2021 at 12 p.m. PST

Certified personal trainer specializing in fitness & wellness solutions in the workspace and in every aspect of life, Salina Duggan, to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on April 7th, 2021. GOLDen Sessions is weekly program inside Impact Speakers Connect, an inclusive group created by doc.Peace for transformation seekers and high-achievers to make success inevitable. - April 05, 2021 - doc.PEACE

On The Up Records Releases International Ukulele Sensation Abe Lagrimas, Jr. Latest Album "Beyond Words"

The award winning ukulele master and multi-instrumentalist releases music inspired by the pandemic of 2020. - March 31, 2021 - On The Up Records

"The Mara Files" - A New Sci-Fi Author, Leo Flynn, Pays Homage to the Golden Age of Serials

Leo Flynn, a debut science fiction author, pays homage to the golden age of sci-fi in his new series. - March 31, 2021 - Leo Flynn

I Pray Anyway Series is Complete

Joyce Wilson-Sanford has released the third installment in her contemporary spirituality series I Pray Anyway. - March 31, 2021 - Joyce Wilson-Sanford

Grammy Award-Winning Artist Scott Patton Joins Elton John Tribute Act

Elton Live! welcomes guitarist from country supergroup Sugarland. - March 29, 2021 - Elton Live!

Teen Eco-Influencer Samantha Torres Joins ABC News Radio to Discuss #MeatlessMonday

Teen eco-influencer Samantha Torres joined ABC News Radio’s Aaron Michael Sanchez to discuss the #MeatlessMonday movement that she and other global citizens are promoting to improve the health of our planet - one meatless meal at a time. The high school junior, who was named the 2020 Student... - March 29, 2021 - Jesse Torres

Frankenbots Creates Captivating Stories for Children with Inventive and "Riveting" Illustrations

When a planet of friendly robots faces a galactic takeover, they learn to work together with kindness. Steampunk meets junk art in the inventive and “riveting” illustrations of this heartwarming story. - March 26, 2021 - Frankenbots

The Get it Going Show with doc.Peace & Modern Yinster (Erika Ervin) Debuts Live on Wednesday, March 31st at 11:11 A.M. PST

doc.Peace and Modern Yinster (Erika Ervin) debut a new Live virtual Talk Show, The Get it Going Show as a tribute to Women’s History Month. It’s high time to get it going towards achieving individual soul purpose. The Get it Going Show with doc.Peace and Modern Yinster is a new weekly program like now other debuting on March 31st, 2021 at 11:11am PST. - March 25, 2021 - doc.PEACE

Chelcy Pine, Kundalini Yoga Practitioner and Breathwork Facilitator, to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on March 24th, 2021 at 12 P.M. PST

Kundalini Yoga Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and co-founder of Elderflower Mystery School, Chelcy Pine, to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on March 24th, 2021. GOLDen Sessions is weekly program inside Impact Speakers Connect, an inclusive group created by doc.Peace for transformation seekers and high-achievers to make success inevitable. - March 24, 2021 - doc.PEACE

Community Advancement Initiative, Inc. and Calling Card Books Announce the Release of "Black Moms Can: Organizing for Economic Empowerment" by L'Fonzo Cameron

"Black Moms Can," released today, focuses on fighting for the economic and social sustainability of Black families. Black Americans have consumed centuries fighting against the horrors of racism. "We have fought hard and long for integration, as I believe we should have, and I know that we will win. But I've come to believe we're integrating into a burning house." - Martin Luther King This book serves as both an apology to and support of Black Moms. - March 23, 2021 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press

"Dammit ... It IS Menopause!" Grabs Ten No. 1 Bestseller Categories on Amazon

Local Author, Sally Bartlett, Turns Menopausal Strife into Humor with Nonfiction Journal to Offer Hope, Clarity and Confidence to Women Everywhere - March 23, 2021 - Sally Bartlett

"Mode One" Author Sees Spike in Book Sales Due to YouTuber's Viral Video

Author Alan Roger Currie recently experienced a spike in his book sales due to a viral video on YouTube that has garnered close to one million views in the last 21 months. Currie, who is a professional dating coach for men, saw his 2006 eBook version of "Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking" rise to #3 on Amazon.com in the category of "Communication Skills" and he saw his audiobook version of the same book rise to as high as the #15 best-selling book in the same category. - March 23, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Drama, Music "I Want It All," Starring DMX, Nas, Rapper Rick Ross & Uncle Luke, a Ty'Kisha Jones Production Now in Pre-Production, Represented by Makena's Talent Agency

Writer, Producer Ty'Kisha Jones Drama, Music "I Want It All," Starring DMX ("Cradle 2 the Grave" "Exit Wounds" "Belly"), 2021 Grammy Award Winner Nas ("Belly"), Rapper Rick Ross (4 Grammy Awards) Producer and Actor ("Coming 2 America"... - March 23, 2021 - Makenas Talent Agency

A Leftist, an Alien Abductee and Miss Cleo Walk Into a Memoir...

Patricia Lucia's debut memoir surprises with emotional depth, LGBTQ appeal and intimate encounters with people on the fringes of American culture and politics. - March 21, 2021 - Patti Lucia Writes

Fitzgerald Museum Announces 2021’s Student Literary Contest Winners

This year includes first-ever Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald Young Writers Award. - March 18, 2021 - The Fitzgerald Museum

Optimism and Imagination Are the Answers to Our Wicked Problems – and You Can Help

A call to action to become involved in a multi-stage creative project to imagine and then realise better futures for people and the planet. The project will first focus on a co-created book - derived from foresight practice and other futures thinking tools - and then an (online) co-working space to work on innovation and activism projects. - March 16, 2021 - Ludogogy

Cam Hill & Jamie R. Wright’s Discuss the Power of Overcoming on The Cam Hill Show

Jamie R. Wright, a great speaker, coach, activist, advocate and author, educated people about the rudiments of life on The Cam Hill Show recently in what many called a lifetime opportunity to learn about self-motivation, resilience, and perseverance. - March 12, 2021 - Jamie R. Wright, LLC

Peter Lake Helps The Frontline Families Fund Reach $1,769 M Through His Song "Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated To Dr. Osterholm)"

Peter Lake Proactively Tackles the Pandemic While Honoring Healthcare Workers and First Responders That Made the Ultimate Sacrifice and Their Families - March 12, 2021 - Peter Lake

The Anonymous Vocalist, Peter Lake, Creates an Engaging Movement Through Music to Raise Awareness for Frontline Workers

Enigmatic pop-rock brilliance with Peter Lake’s "Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)" engages a movement to raise awareness and support for the Frontline Families Fund. - March 11, 2021 - Peter Lake

Carina Fleckner, Personal Branding Photographer and Owner of Carina Fleckner Photography, to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on March 10th, 2021 at 12 p.m. pst

Personal branding photographer and owner of Carina Fleckner Photography, Carina Fleckner, to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on March 10th, 2021. GOLDen Sessions is weekly program inside Impact Speakers Connect, an inclusive group created by doc.Peace for transformation seekers and high-achievers to make success inevitable. - March 10, 2021 - doc.PEACE

2b Acting is the First to Release a 360 Interactive Sitcom

Building on past British successful innovations, Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company, 2b Acting, is pleased to be the lead pioneers in a new branch of video productions with the release of their 360 Interactive sitcom, Gym BS. - March 10, 2021 - 2b Acting Ltd

"The House That Rob Built" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Music by Grant Fonda Now Available

Family Theater Productions and Grant Fonda Productions released "The House That Rob Built" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Grant Fonda digitally on March 5. Directed by Jonathan Cipiti and Megan Harrington, the award-winning sports documentary is available to rent or... - March 06, 2021 - Grant Fonda

Ted Cruz's Mexican Fiasco Propels Performance Artist Tom Miller's Rise to Fame

Tom Miller, American Performance Artist, Hollywood Screenwriter and Satirist, and CEO of FREDInk Records (his production and recording company) has a short film out that takes Ted Cruz's Mouth to task. After appearing on InfoWars, Miller can't sell his painting especially now that it's possessed. But when a fan suggests he'd pay for Miller to burn it, things take a turn for the weird. - March 04, 2021 - FREDInk Records

Scottsdale Author Releases Audio Book and Takes Seat on the Advisory Board of the Sold-Out Youth Foundation; Waltman Brings Positive Message to Youth in School Assemblies

Fourth generation Arizona native Crystal Waltman wins first place for Health Book of the Year. She was given an advisory seat on the Sold-Out Youth Foundation. She just released her audiobook, and her Book Tour Begins April 7th in Tucson, at Barnes and Noble book signing 12-4 followed by a live book signing event in Scottsdale April 10, 3pm-7pm benefiting The Sold Out Youth Foundation. - March 03, 2021 - Crystal LLC

Conquering Domestic Violence, Jamie Wright, CEO & Founder of Jamie R. Wright, LLC, Shares Her Story of Bouncing Back After Domestic Violence in the Midst of COVID-19

In this episode, Jamie R. Wright reveals useful tips on how one may bounce back from victimization and domestic violence. She highlighted that the way people respond to these ugly conditions defines them. She recommends determination and perseverance as a way out. - March 02, 2021 - Jamie R. Wright, LLC

2b Acting’s Innovation Introduces a New Platform for 100 Poets

Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company, 2b Acting, has been engaged by Kadija George to deliver a SIV platform to promote the works of up to 100 poets and establish a portal for them to gain exposure and commissions. - March 02, 2021 - 2b Acting Ltd

"Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)," by Peter Lake, Generating Unexpected Response from Listeners

People have responded to Peter Lake's call to action in his new release "Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm") in an unexpected way. They have taken videos of themselves holding up signs saying "Vaccinate With Love" and expressing their support of frontline healthcare workers. - February 27, 2021 - Peter Lake

Kaillie Humphries, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Monobob World Champion, to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on KNSJ 89.1 FM Radio

Two-time Olympic Gold medalist and monobob World Champion, Kaillie Humphries, to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7 p.m. PST. GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace is a biweekly program on KNSJ 89.1 FM radio, a local San Diego, CA radio station, created to provide listeners with a dose of inspiration to empower confidence & foster global unity. - February 25, 2021 - doc.PEACE

Scottsdale Author Publishes Digital Audible Helping Moms On-the-Go Live a Guilt-Free Life in Pandemic

"Living Your Best Life" is a game changer for moms struggling with self-doubt, guilt and comparison traps during pandemic. This book offers women actionable steps to exchange guilt for grace, comparison for contentment, to find their tribe and write their story. Audible newly released on Audible app. - February 24, 2021 - Stephanie Pletka

Jan Kinder Announces the Release of Book, "A Kinder Shift to Wellness"

When the body, mind, and human spirit are in balance, optimal and dynamic well-being is possible. But, in this world of changing times, stress is at an all-time high. It interferes with our ability to live in harmony with vibrant health, inner peace, and love and compassion. This timely book,... - February 24, 2021 - Jan Kinder

Ellen Gwynne Productions Launch New Search for People to Write Short Stories Giving Their Lost Loved-One a Perfect Day

What if you could give your lost loved-one a perfect day? A day filled with all that they could have, should have, would have done – if only there had been more time. "A Day for You," due for publication in late summer 2021, is a compilation of poignant short stories written and submitted by those who have lost a loved-one, and who wish to celebrate them by giving them a perfect day, if only on the page. - February 23, 2021 - Ellen Gwynne Productions Limited

Megan Tull, Entrepreneur Success Strategist and Best-selling Author, to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on February 24, 2021 at 12 p.m. pst

Entrepreneur Success Strategist, Transformational Leader in Business and Life, Best-Selling Author and International Speaker, Megan Tull to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on February 24, 2021. GOLDen Sessions is weekly program inside Impact Speakers Connect, an inclusive group created by doc.Peace for transformation seekers and high-achievers to make success inevitable. - February 22, 2021 - doc.PEACE

After a Decade of Silence

After a decade of silence, new Silence release. - February 22, 2021 - Nitric Entertainment Group

The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Returns with Director Trey Haley

On February 27th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by director Trey Haley. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Mr. Haley. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom. Richard Lawson... - February 21, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios

“Vaccinate with Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)” Receives Doctor’s Recommendation to be an Official Vaccination Anthem

Member of President Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Muses Over Peter Lake’s New Release on the Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast. He voiced that “The message Peter has in this song is just inspiring. In fact, I wish it would become an anthem for getting people vaccinated.” - February 20, 2021 - Peter Lake

Robin Bela, International Bestselling Author, Speaker, Success Mindset and Manifestation Coach & Transformational Teacher, Appeared on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace

Success Mindset and Manifestation Coach & Transformational Teacher, Robin Bela was featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on January 13, 2021 as the first guest of the new year. GOLDen Sessions is weekly program inside Impact Speakers Connect, an inclusive group created by doc.Peace for transformation seekers and high-achievers to make success inevitable. - February 18, 2021 - doc.PEACE

Rhona Bennett, Member of the Contemporary R&B Group En Vogue, Appeared on GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on KNSJ 89.1 FM Radio

Member of the contemporary R&B Group En Vogue, Rhona Bennett, was featured on the new series, GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace on Monday, February 1, 2021. GOLDen Sessions with doc.Peace is a new biweekly program on KNSJ 89.1 FM Radio, a local San Diego, CA radio station, which debuted on February 1, 2021 as a tribute to Black History Month. - February 17, 2021 - doc.PEACE

“Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)” by Peter Lake Will Benefit Families of Frontline Workers

Peter Lake releases his new song “Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated To Dr. Osterholm).” Despite being a catchy song that stands on its artistic merit, this song is released specifically for a more altruistic purpose: to benefit families of frontline workers who have sadly perished due to COVID-19 and inject more empathy into people’s hearts and minds during such a difficult time. Therefore, 100% of the streaming royalties from the song will be donated to the Frontline Families Fund. - February 16, 2021 - Peter Lake

Writers Send a Lunar Time Capsule to the Moon

USA Today bestselling author Tina Glasneck is set to send her catalog of books off to the Moon. Her books will join the Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission 1 as part of the Writers on the Moon project led by Dr. Susan Kaye Quinn. Set to launch in July 2021, the payload will be delivered to Lacus... - February 16, 2021 - Tina Glasneck

Belief Records Announces Ali Hugo's New EP "Afrodisiac" - a Celebration of Island Lifestyle

Belief Records research has shown that Rock Music is not strange to the Archipelago of Zanzibar as Stone Town, a UNESCO designated world heritage site, is the birthplace of Rocker Farrokh Bulsara, AKA Freddie Mercury, the frontman for the very successful British rock group Queen. - February 15, 2021 - Belief Records

DTO, Award-Winning Music Producer and Musician, to Appear on GOLDen Sessions with Doc.PEACE on KNSJ 89.1 FM Radio

Award-winning music producer and musician, Dave Kemp aka DTO, to be featured on GOLDen Sessions with doc.PEACE on Monday, February 15th, 2021 at 7 p.m. pst. GOLDen Sessions with doc.PEACE is a biweekly program on KNSJ 89.1 FM radio, a local San Diego, CA radio station, created to provide listeners with a dose of inspiration to empower confidence & foster global unity. - February 15, 2021 - doc.PEACE

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